Canon Lbp 5000 User Guide

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Storing Paper
The quality of paper may deteriorate if it is stored improperly even when the paper 
meets the normal specifications. Inferior paper may cause misfeeds, paper jams, or 
deterioration in print quality.
Observe the following guidelines when storing and handling paper:
IMPORTANT
•Store paper away from moisture since paper quality deteriorates in a moist environment.
•Paper wrappers help avoiding moisture and dryness. Keep paper in the...

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Paper Source
Paper Source
This printer is supplied with two paper sources: the paper cassette (Cassette 1) and 
manual feed slot. By installing the optional paper feeder (Cassette 2), up to 3 paper 
sources can be used.
 
Paper Source Type
This printer has the following paper sources:
(A): Manual Feed Slot
(B): Cassette 1
(C): Cassette 2 (Optional)
Paper Level Indicator
The paper cassette has a paper level indicator (A) that shows the amount of paper 
remaining in the...

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IMPORTANT
If you are printing from Cassette 2, make sure that Cassette 1 is set before printing. If you 
print from Cassette 2 when Cassette 1 is not set, this will cause paper jams.
 
Paper Capacity of Paper Source
Selecting a Paper Source
A paper source can be selected in the [Paper Source] sheet in the printer driver.
1Display the [Paper Source] sheet and specify the paper 
source.
For details on the procedure for displaying the [Paper Source] sheet in...

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Paper Source
2Specify the following options as needed.
* This option can be specified only when the optional paper feeder is installed.
3Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
SettingSetting ValueDescription
[Paper 
Selection][Same Paper for All 
Pages]Feeds all the pages from the same 
paper source.
[Different for First, 
Others, and Last]
Paper can be selected for each page, 
such as for printing the front cover on a 
different type of paper. [Different for First,...

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Precautions for Handling the Manual Feed Slot or Paper 
Cassette
Be careful of the following points when handling the manual feed slot or paper 
cassette.
IMPORTANT
•When any paper is in the manual feed slot, you cannot feed paper from the paper 
cassette. If you are printing from the paper cassette, remove any paper loaded in the 
manual feed slot.
•Do not pull out the paper cassette while the printer is printing. This may result in paper 
jams or damage...

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Output Tray
Output Tray
Output Tray
Printed paper is output to the output tray on top of the printer unit with the printed 
side facing down. Printed paper is output in order of page.
NOTE
•Close the output tray to prevent dust from entering into the printer when you are not using 
it.
•The output tray can hold up to approximately 125 sheets of plain paper (When the paper 
weighs 64 g/m
2).
Paper Capacity of the Output Tray
* Actual paper capacity varies depending on...

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Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source
Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or 
Labels in the Paper Source
This section describes the procedure for loading plain paper, heavy paper, 
transparencies, or labels in the paper source.
The paper source that you can load paper is the paper cassette and manual feed 
slot. If you want to print continuously, load the paper in the paper cassette.
When printing only a sheet of...

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Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source
NOTE
Load paper in Cassette 2 (Only when the optional paper feeder is installed) in the same 
manner as you load paper in Cassette 1.
1Pull out the paper cassette.
CAUTION
Be sure to take the paper cassette out of the printer before loading paper. 
If paper is loaded while the paper cassette is partially pulled out, the paper 
cassette may drop or the printer may become damaged resulting in...

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2When changing the size of the paper to be loaded, adjust the 
length of the paper cassette and change the positions of the 
paper guides.
When loading Legal size paper, adjust the length of the paper 
cassette while holding the lock release lever shown in the figure.
While holding the lock release lever of the side paper guides, slide 
the guides to the mark for the size of the paper to be...

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Loading Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, or Labels in the Paper Source
While holding the lock release lever of the rear paper guide, slide the 
guide to the size mark for the paper to be loaded.
Align the position of (A) with the mark for the size of the paper to be loaded.
3Before loading transparencies or labels, fan them in small 
batches and align the edges.
CAUTION
Take care not to cut your hands with the edges of transparencies or labels.
IMPORTANT
•Be...